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Chapter 42
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2026-10-11 00:00:55Chapter 42. The Quiet Swap
Callie tipped the grey water into the dead fern's pot before the drapes moved. It soaked into the dry soil and was gone. She grabbed the nearest jar, turned, and pushed the curtain back.
Rowena stood on the other side with a candle. Her face was soft and puzzled.
"Call
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